The Mighty Roman Legions: Aurelian's Wall

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Aurelian's Wall

The Outer Defenses of the City of Rome

This section of Aurelian's Wall defended Rome during times of siege. It was breached and destroyed by Vandal invaders during the Fifth Century A. D. and later by both Byzantine and Ostrogothic armies during the Sixth Century using siege tactics described in this article.

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